The Results of Our 2016 Pastor Survey
At ExPastors.com, we minister to, support, and resource a wide variety of pastors. Sometimes we get asked why we post leadership articles. We do…
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3 Reasons Why Clergy Care Matters
At one point, I was a part-time youth and worship pastor, working a full-time job in a school system, and running a photography business….
What Are Your Goals for 2017?
Wow! Can you believe it’s 2017? It is, though, and it’s time to turn our attention to what God might want to accomplish this…
Here Are 4 Questions for Emotionally Healthy Supervision
Every year at our Emotionally Healthy Leadership Conference I am asked: “How is supervision in an emotionally healthy church different? What makes it distinct?”…
Are You a Defeated Pastor? Here Are 9 Characteristics.
Over the years as a church consultant and seminary professor, I’ve worked with a lot of pastors who are defeated in the work of…
Worship Leaders and Creatives: Here’s How to Leverage Sensitivity
Many who are very creative deal with this thing called sensitivity. It means that there sometimes is a thought, experience or encounter that most…
Could Saying ‘No’ Help You Avoid Ministry Burnout?
Saying ‘no’ isn’t a lack of faith. Sometimes it’s a necessary first step in narrowing our focus and strengthening our faith. I can’t do…
How Ministering Outside the Box Reshaped My Ministry and My Life
When I became a Christian at age 21, I immediately felt a need to share the truth with everybody in some way. I connected…